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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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See the Sunday morning Crosswinds to watch the YouTube Livestream this week. | |
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Interim Pastor News
Pastor Tom Olson, our new interim pastor, will be starting on October 1st. Pastor Tom has 30 years of experience as an ordained pastor and has been at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington for the last 17 years. We think he is a good fit for St. Barnabas and will help lead us through the process of calling a new pastor. If you would like additional information about Pastor Tom, please talk with Colleen Lutz, Jeff Carter, or Pastor Stephanie.
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Guest Preacher this Sunday
Our Gift of Love offering this month is Lutheran Campus Ministry.
Pastor Kate Reuer Welton grew up in South Dakota and settled back in Minneapolis after many adventures, including completing a Master of Divinity degree at Harvard Divinity School. Kate was called to serve as Campus Pastor at the University of Minnesota in 2010 and remains excited about proclaiming the Gospel in this lively context and working with student leaders to discern God’s call for our community each year.
Pastor Kate has worked as a community organizer and teacher in a wide range of places including Lutheran Social Service of MN, Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, and Native Arts High School on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Her favorite travel adventures include studying Spanish in Oaxaca and hiking the Annapurna Trail in Nepal with her little brother. Kate is married to Jim, mother to Benjamin and Eleanor, and is an eager gardener in May and June. She enjoys hiking and camping with her family, and the occasional Netflix binge. Her approach to the Christian life? “Awe, wonder, and curiosity.”
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Welcome to our New Director of Music Malcolm Burke
Malcolm Burke is a doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, pursuing a degree in conducting, with a wind band emphasis, under the tutelage of Dr. Emily Threinen. Burke is the director of the North Star Campus Band. His graduate teaching assistant responsibilities include working with the concert ensembles, athletic bands, conducting courses, and aiding with special events and administrative duties. He recently completed a Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting at the University of Central Florida. While at Central Florida, Burke worked with concert and chamber ensembles, and athletic bands, and assisted with administrative duties. Before his graduate studies, he served as Director of High School Orchestras for five years at Mason City High School in Mason City, IA. Malcolm's start date is August 15th.
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Out of Office
Pastor Stephanie will be on vacation August 12-19. Alexandra George will be
available for emergency pastoral care during that time. If you need Pastor George, please call her at (612) 272-9442.
Karl Smith will be on vacation August 9-12.
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Sunday School Teachers
Our children need you! They need adults to model faith for them and to be a friendly face that makes them want to come to church. One way to be a faith role model for children is to be a Sunday School teacher. You don’t need to know all the answers about the Bible; you just need to be willing to guide the kids and learn with them. If you’re interested or have any questions, talk to Pastor Stephanie or Barb Johnson.
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Volunteers Make the Church Work!
Our summer Intern Emma has helped us get our social media and our shelves organized, but they’re heading back to school at the end of the summer. Through Emma’s diligent work and the hole left by Pastor Jeff’s departure, we’re discovering areas that could use some volunteer support. If you might be willing to enter worship attendance into a spreadsheet, make posts for us on Facebook or Instagram, or answer phones on days when Brenda is out of the office, please talk to Pastor Stephanie. No previous experience is required, and on-the-job training is offered!
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Ministry Fair
Join us between services on September 8th for a Ministry Fair! Learn about the many different ministries we offer, and earn fun prizes. If you lead a small group or ministry team and you would like to display info about your team, talk to the Council member that represents your ministry area. Don’t know who that is? See the glass bulletin board in the Narthex to find out!
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OWLs Event - August 13th
Ice Cream Sundaes & Sandwich Making
OWLs (Older Wiser Lutherans), please join us in the Ministry Center to enjoy an ice cream sundae and good conversation with fellow members. Afterwards, we will be making bologna & cheese sandwiches for the homeless, poor, and disadvantaged families in the Twin Cities. "The Sandwich Man", Allan Law has been handing out over 1800 sandwiches every night between 11pm and 11am since 1999. Last year we put together 755 sandwiches and had a lot of fun sharing this time together.
You can sign-up at the Welcome Center.
To learn more about Allan's non-profit organization click here.
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Respectful Conversations - August 27th
Sometimes it feels like we’ve forgotten how to disagree without disgust, but there is a way we can talk about important issues, exercise our free speech, and walk away feeling better about people with other perspectives. Learn and practice how at a Respectful Conversation about This Election. Thousands of Minnesotans have strengthened relationships, increased their empathy and become better peacemakers through Minnesota Council of Churches Respectful Conversations. Dinner will be provided. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/signupRC
St. Barnabas is proud to be the host of this event on August 27th from
6pm-8:30pm, as we seek a thriving world. Serving our neighbor in this case might look like serving dinner, facilitating a table conversation, or just showing up to listen to and learn from our neighbors. Sign up to help at the Welcome Center.
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Redeemer Block Party - August 7th
Redeemer’s final Wednesday cookout. Kids got a chance to dunk our Council President, Colleen Lutz in the dunk tank!
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Last chance to see Pastor Jeff's farewell celebration videos. | |
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In the month of July, we…
- “Left the Building” 17 times (St. Barnabas was present in the scattered community)
- Packed 150 healthy snack kits (in under an hour) for IOCP’s Food Shelf
- Delivered donations to IOCP: 95 grocery bags; 6 rolls paper towel; 1 laundry soap; 1 tissue box; 4 bags soup mix; 8 cans; 5 boxes; 2 bottles oil; 10 toothpastes; 25 floss; 19 toothbrushes; 1 chapstick
- Hosted 7 different community groups in our building.
- Welcomed another new member household.
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August "Gift of Love"
Lutheran Campus Ministry Twin Cities
We are a Christian community by students, for students.
Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities is rooted in Word and Sacrament, and lifts up the gifts of our ever changing young adult community. LCM-TC welcomes, gathers, equips, and sends students, trusting that through these young adults, the Spirit is active in transforming the campus and the world. Grounded in Christ’s love and mercy, we value hospitality, service, justice, integrity and curiosity.
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Beaches, Bands and Brews ~ Free Event
Friday, August 9th from 6-9pm at East Medicine Lake Park
Parking is limited, enjoy the weather and the beautiful trails and walk or bike the 2 miles from West Medicine lake beach to East beach.
Band: Sawyer’s Dream Inspired by the writings of Mark Twain and the vocal harmonies of bands such as the Mamas & the Papas, ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, Minneapolis based Sawyer’s Dream is a unique cross-blending of Americana, Pop, Rock and Soul.
Food Trucks: D’s Kitchen, The Pork Chop Guys, and Rock Elm Tavern.
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Kids Fest ~ Free Event
Thursday, August 15 from 5-8:30pm at the Hilde Performance Center
The City of Plymouth is set to hold the annual Kids Fest event. A summer carnival with a splash of learning, Kids Fest features inflatables, games and entertainment held on the Hilde stage and surrounding lawn. The event is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from food trucks at the event.
For more details and information click here.
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Music in Millennium: Plymouth Rockers ~ Free Event
Thursday, August 20, 7-8:00pm at the Millennium Garden
The Plymouth Rockers will bring joy to their audience as they fill the air with harmonious melodies, creating a heartwarming atmosphere. Their performances resonate with the diverse musical tastes of the seniors, fostering a sense of community and connection through the universal language of music. The audience will be treated to an uplifting experience, as the Plymouth Rockers showcase the power of music to bring people together across generations. They sing music from Folk to Broadway to Gospel to Oldies.
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Hilde Nights - Chris Kroeze and Tim Sigler Band
Friday, August 23 from 6-100pm at the Hilde Performance Center
Singer and Songwriter Chris Kroeze connects with both the hearts and minds of audiences across various generations through his genuine country soul and his unique and alluring vocal delivery as he performs more than 200 shows per year. Kroeze performs all across the U.S. and internationally, including multiple tours overseas each year in support of our U.S. Armed Forces.
A call from the producers of NBC’s Emmy Award Winning television show, The Voice, catapulted Kroeze onto the National Stage. Kroeze’s combination of vocal and guitar skills, along with his humility and small-town country boy nature, captured the hearts of millions of fans. Attendees should bring blankets or lawn chairs, as well as cash/credit for beverages and food truck purchases.
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Farmers Markets
Plymouth
2:30pm-6:30pm every Wednesday through October 2 at the Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6, Plymouth.
Maple Grove (New Location)
3pm-7pm (3pm-6pm in October) every Thursday through October 17 at 9060 Zanzibar Ln N, Maple Grove
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Donation Station
Here is what we're currently collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.
IOCP Food Shelf Most Needed Items
Pull-Ups (size 4-5)
Baby Diapers (size 6)
Adult Diapers (size XL & 2XL)
Feminine Hygiene Products (especially pads)
Canned Chicken
Bottled Water
IOCP Client Clothing Most Needed Items
Underwear and Bras, Sports Bras, and Socks (all sizes) new for clients:
Children’s Socks & Underwear (all sizes)
Men’s Underwear (S, M, L)
Women’s Underwear (XS, S, M, L)
Women’s Socks (all sizes)
Women’s Bras (XS, S, M)
Toddler-size Clothing – new or like new for clients
Children’s Shoes and Jackets – all sizes (toddler – youth)
Men’s Clothing – all sizes, including big & tall
Women’s Clothing – size 12 & up
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Spread the Word!
Have you Liked and Followed our Facebook and Instagram pages? No? Go there right now and do it! (Please.) When you like our pages, they show up for the people you know, and we can extend our reach. Plus, the more you engage (like commenting, liking, and sharing posts), the further the word gets out! It's an easy way to tell everyone you know about St. Barnabas!
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Want something in the E-News?
Do you want your small group information, community activities or church news in the
weekly E-News? Please email your articles to Brenda Ericson with all the details by Wednesday morning of the week you want it shared.
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Church Council Minutes
Copies of the minutes are available in the narthex. They are also located on our website.
If you'd like to be added to the email list, call the church office at 763-553-1239
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Bulletin Delivery
Want a Bulletin Delivered? For those who are not able to access the worship video, some of our BeFrienders will deliver printed copies of the bulletin on Friday's or Saturday's.
If you'd like to have a Bulletin dropped off, you can call the church office at
763-553-1239.
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